Spring Newsletter 2012 - the Cocheco Valley Humane Society

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8 GIVE ME SHELTER • Spring 2012 • cvhsonline.org VHSEVENTS 5th Annual Creature Comforts Dessert Tasting & Silent Auction ELIOT, ME—On the eighteenth of March, Cocheco Valley Humane Society held their annual dessert tasting and silent auction. A signature event for CVHS, this year’s fundraiser raised more than $27,000 for the animals, a portion of which goes to the shelter’s Champion’s Fund. CVHS’ Champion’s Fund was started in 2007 when a happy, healthy German Shepherd-mix came into our shelter with a deformed right leg. His leg had been broken at some point in his life, but was never repaired. Through the generosity of the community, Champion’s costly surgery was a success. Today he enjoys long walks with his forever family. In 2010, Champion’s Fund covered the cost of surgical and medical procedures for 43 shelter animals, giving them a second chance at life. The day of the event was warm and sunny as guests arrived to register and sample the fine desserts. This year there were quite a few fun Photo/John Cafasso Host, announcer, and auctioneer, Mark Erickson of WOKQ’s morning show kept the crowd entertained throughout the event. He even sported a small blue feather in his hair. options for them to sample, as well. Marga Coulp, owner of Classic Cutters and a CVHS board member, put feathers in guests’ hair for a small donation. An expanded retail section also included Natural Bark selling their homemade dog treats and a CVHS booth with animalfriendly items to purchase. We would like to thank Classic Cutters and Natural Bark for donating to this event and for being a positive and friendly spot for the guests to peruse. A huge thank you goes to Mark Ericson and Karen Kiley of WOKQ’s morning show for hosting this event and looking so dashing with feathers in their hair. We truly appreciate all of the time WOKQ gives to help the animals. CVHS would also like to thank the many generous sponsors of this event—we had more sponsors this year than any other! Thank you to: Seacoast Dream Dentistry; Black Dog Car Wash; Dr. Louis F. Clarizio DMD PA; The Cat Doctor of Dover; Classic Cutters; Touch My Soul Pet Services; Cricket’s Happy Tails Pet Services; Charter Oak Management; Patti Blanchette Professional See DESSERT TASTING, Page 9 DEARDENZIcontinued DENZI, from Page 5 out-of-reach would be perfect, that way you can observe the new family member from above and see what he is all about. If your family goes out, the new dog should be in a crate, at least until everyone is sure the two of you will be okay alone. It may take some time, but dogs can be lots of fun, so keep trying. Most of us will do just fine after a while or you’ll learn to ignore each other. Good luck! I hope you and the dog learn to love one another. • • • • • Worried cat wonders about the great outdoors Dear Denzi: My family thinks I should be an outside cat. I know that I am safer living in my home, so what can my family do for me so I don’t miss the wonders outside my window —Worried Kitty Dear Worried: You’re right, a cat is safer in the home and, from what my shelter friends tell me, can live six to seven years longer. I am an indoor cat, living in an area that equates to a small home. I have lots of windows to look out of and many places to sleep. I am quite content with this arrangement. Outside, there are many scary factors to deal with, such as traffic (cars can be very scary) and wild animals, who actually might think we cats are dinner. I don’t mean to frighten you, but that is the reality of being outside— you have to be a savvy cat. Another issue is that many cats who go outside may end up in shelters where their families can’t find them. This can be very sad for you and your family. A few things your family can do to bring the outside in is to put up a window perch so you can watch the birds and other critters at the feeders. There’s a lot of entertainment to watch out of window. It’s like TV for cats! We cats also like to live and play in groups, so getting another cat might be a great option. Of course, play time with your family is also very important. If your family is going to let you outside, please ask them to make sure that you are spayed (neutered, if you’re a boy cat), microchiped, and up-to-date on all of your shots. These three things are very, very important for an outdoor kitty. Good luck with either option. • • • • • If you have stopped by the administrative offices at Cocheco Valley Humane Society, chances are you have met Denzi. He is a handsome flame point Siamese cat who calls our offices home. Dear Denzi is his first foray into the world of journalism. If you have a pet that has pressing questions for our resident feline guru, please send them to adminassist@cvhsonline.org. Please put Dear Denzi Question in the subject line of your e-mail. adopt . honor . advocate www.cvhsonline.org Cocheco Valley Humane Society 262 County Farm Road • Dover, NH 03820
Date set for CVHS’ Parade Your Pooch ocheco Valley Humane Society is excited to announce the date for this year’s Parade Your Pooch dog walk. This year’s event will be held on October 7, 2012, at DeMeritt Hill Farm in Lee, NH. Last year’s event brought beautiful fall weather and more than 250 walkers and their dogs to the fantastic trails at the quaint, NH farm. Guests also enjoyed apple picking, a craft fair, and a preview of the 2011 Haunted Overload Day Haunt. Mark Ericson and Karen Kiley of WOKQ’s Sign up now! See Registration Form on Page 19 morning show emceed the event and the Canine Capers doggie contests: best kiss, musical sit, best costume, and best trick. The walk itself raised more than $19,000 for the animals. This year, we’re hoping for more pups and their people to come to enjoy the crisp weather and other amenities the walk and farm have to offer. Haunted Overload is looking forward to a bigger and better 2012 scaring season. We can’t wait for October! Mark your calendars for October 7 and well see you all on the farm! Annual CVHS Dessert Tasting and Silent Auction a success DESSERT TASTING, from Page 8 Association; and Eastern Propane & Oil. We would like to thank the many local artisan bakeries that showcased their desserts in fashionable displays. CVHS would like to thank each and every exhibitor—many thanks go to: Annabelle’s Ice Cream; Café Ciabatta; Confection Art; Fiddlehead Farms Marketplace; Jim Copeland; Little B’s Cupcakes; Madeline’s Truly Organic Kitchen; MLC Catering; Pampered Chef – Belinda Renaud; Redlund’s Chocolate Fountain; The Regatta Room; Sandy’s Dandies; Stonehouse Baking Company; Strafford Farms Restaurant; and Weathervane Seafood Restaurant. Last, but not least, we want to send warm thanks to the many volunteers and donors, without whom we could not have created such a full and exciting event. It was through your hard work and donations that this event a great success. We are humbly grateful to you all. CVHS is already looking forward to next year’s event and collaborating with all of the wonderful, generous vendors, donors, bakers and chefs, volunteers and staff. It is with the help of you, the community, that we are able to take such good care of the animals. EMPLOYEES, from Page 6 for law enforcement while helping animals was ignited. She eventually plans to pursue a career as a humane investigator. She is excited to be a part of the CVHS team and looks forward to working with the Strafford County community. Currently, she resides in Milton with her boyfriend and their two dogs. Tracie Winslow, Medical Manager CVHS is excited to welcome Tracie Winslow to the management staff. Tracie joins us with more than 16 years of shelter medical experience. She has managed a multi-doctor veterinary hospital and also focused her career on emergency/critical care. These skills, combined with her extensive education, make her the perfect fit here at the shelter. Her responsibilities at CVHS will include all aspects of medical care to the animals, such as emergency assessments and animal wellbeing. Tracie is looking forward to being a part of CVHS and working in the shelter environment as she feels she can be a voice for those who cannot speak. Tracie is the proud owner of three horses, four dogs, four cats, and a hairless rat. In her spare time, she enjoys showing her horses and spending quality time with her four-legged children, especially Quilly, her rescue dog. Quilly is a shelter mascot following in Tracie’s footsteps as a spokes dog for those who lack a voice of their own. cvhsonline.org • Spring 2012 • GIVE ME SHELTER 9 CVHS welcomes eight new staff members CVHS also welcomes five new staff members TASHA DOOLEY—Tasha is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program now offered by the Thompson School of Applied Science at UNH. She is happy to be a new member of the CVHS team. Tasha brings a passion for working with dogs and finding forever homes for the animals at the shelter. She grew up in northeast Ohio and just recently settled down in New Hampshire with her husband and 4-year-old son. NICOLE ENDYKE—Nicky, as she likes to be called, began her career with CVHS as a volunteer in order to be around dogs more often. When she was younger, she had a fear of dogs, which she overcame. This left her with a desire to pay it forward, rehabilitating dogs as they had done to her. In her spare time, Nicky likes to dance hip-hop often traveling around New England to teach and train. She has a younger sister and lives in Berwick, ME. She is thrilled to be working at Cocheco Valley Humane Society. ASHLEY GAREN—Ashley begin her association with CVHS as a volunteer. She helped train other volunteers, and under the supervision of the volunteer coordinator, Alaina Goodnough, worked on special events and fundraising. In March, she was hired as an animal care technician and is finding the position to be very exciting. She enjoys the handson experience of working with animals. Ashley resides in Dover with her husband, their two children, and a dog named Chunk. NATHAN LANGILLE—Nate came to the shelter because of his love of animals and his desire to work with them. Nate has a BS in forestry from UNH with a focus in wildlife management. He has traveled to the Yucatan doing rainforest and wildlife research for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC He owns a small woodworking business in which he builds furniture, jewelry, and other woodcraft. Nate is planning to move to the Seacoast area soon from Wilton, NH. Nate’s family includes his girlfriend, four snakes, a colony of geckos, an axolotl (Mexican salamander), and a dog. He is very happy to be working with animals at CVHS. DANIELLE LIBMAN—Danielle hales from Pelham, NH, but currently lives in Durham. She is in her junior year at UNH earning a major in Zoology. She also plans to take courses to get her degree as a Veterinary Technician. Previously, she volunteered at MSPCA (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and at CVHS. Recently, she had the opportunity to intern at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. She is excited to be working here at CVHS. When home, Danielle spends time with her chocolate Lab, Savannah.
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